How to Reduce Fire Hazard At Home and At Work

Australia’s fire seasons will only become longer and more severe.
This is according to the recent findings of the Bureau of Meteorology and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO) state of the climate report. The report is published every two years and measures the trends observed in Australia’s climate.
This year’s report reveals that Australia’s warming trend, which has started in 1910, is continuing, with the temperature going up by 1C every year. This means that there will be an increase in extreme heat events, fire season and drought.
With the overall climate becoming increasingly hot, the frequency of fires happening all over the country will only increase. The only way to prevent fires from happening is by minimising the risks.
Here are some ways to identify and reduce fire hazards at work and at home.

At Home

Store flammable materials in a safe and locked place. Most household cleaners and other cosmetic products are highly flammable. Keep these products away from sources of fire and store them in a cool, dry cupboard away from the reach of children.

Check heating sources. No matter what kind of primary heating you use at home, you can reduce your risk of fire by cleaning and inspecting them before and after use.